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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,388.56 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,388.56 and 348.80 is: 522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,388.56 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,388.56 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,388.56 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 484,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,329.73/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.90

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